Pesticides found in Iowa drinking water study shows treatment gaps
A Iowa study found current water treatment fails to remove pesticides from many supplies. Samples from 34 southern Iowa communities showed 91 percent with nonzero pesticide levels and 58 percent with four or more. Atrazine and 2,4-D were common. Contaminated systems include Des Moines Davenport Ottumwa and Iowa City.
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Allan Stokes
Environmental Protection Division
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Iowa
Iowa Environmental Protection Commission
Albia
Bedford
Clarinda
Davenport
Fort Madison
Humeston
Lakeview Heights
Orient
Ottumwa
Panora
Rathbun Rural
Midwest needs to tell its story to the nation says Celeste
Ohio Governor Richard Celeste head of the Midwest Governors Association urges forums across 13 states to highlight the regions share of population manufacturing output and water. He notes bicoastal bias and calls for cooperation over inter state rivalries while Branstad leads on small business and Quad City marketing efforts.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazete
Des Moines
Bureau
Midwest
Midwest Governors Association
Ohio
Richard Celeste
Celeste
Midwest States
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Singapore
Korea
Japan
Italy
Brazil
Illinois
James Thompson
Quad Sities
South Dakota
Nebraska
IDOT Winter Plow Fleet Ready for Heavy Snow
Iowa Department of Transportation officials outline a large winter response with 999 plow and sander trucks lined up, 1,483 maintenance workers at 138 sites, 100 motor graders, 200000 tons of sand, and over 100000 tons of salt. Budget is 17.7 million for snow maintenance, with last year under budget. A meteorological service will provide forecasts by computer to districts and residencies. Road priority system means rural highways 1 380 and 30 cleared within 24 hours on Level C. Level D roads delayed 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless emergency. State Patrol to assist at 25 sites in severe weather.
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Donna Lee Olson
Gazete
Iowa
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Meteorological Service
Iowa City
Kalona
South English
Riverside
Iowa DOT Approves Gateway Interstate Landscaping Plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission approved a landscaping blueprint to beautify gateway interstates blending flowering dogwood sumac and olive groves with improved signs lighting and maintenance. Estimated cost ranges 190000 to 450000 funded 90 percent by federal interstate rehabilitation funds and 10 percent by the state. The plan aims to enhance visual impact for travelers entering Iowa.
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DOT Brighter
Iowa
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
Gateway Interstate
Worth County
IDOT
Sus. Anderson
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